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On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote:
I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it?

Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions.

Thanks in advance!

Scott
[System Summary]

OS Name
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Version
- 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195

System Manufacturer
- AWARD_

System Model
- AWRDACPI

System Type
- X86-based PC

Processor
- x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz

BIOS Version
- Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG

Total Physical Memory
- 2,080,240 KB

Available Physical Memory
- 1,443,680 KB

Total Virtual Memory
- 4,539,632 KB

Available Virtual Memory
- 3,237,196 KB

Page File Space
- 2,459,392 KB

It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can
run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the
problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation
but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh
install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up
Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible.
People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If
you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to
corporates) then you can use XP.

My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with
Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because
you'll get updates and upgrades over that time.

Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended
in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn
about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your
Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice
you how this can be done.

Good luck.

--
With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer
satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows.

"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote:
I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it?

Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions.

Thanks in advance!

Scott
[System Summary]

OS Name
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Version
- 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195

System Manufacturer
- AWARD_

System Model
- AWRDACPI

System Type
- X86-based PC

Processor
- x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz

BIOS Version
- Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG

Total Physical Memory
- 2,080,240 KB

Available Physical Memory
- 1,443,680 KB

Total Virtual Memory
- 4,539,632 KB

Available Virtual Memory
- 3,237,196 KB

Page File Space
- 2,459,392 KB

It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can
run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the
problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation
but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh
install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up
Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible.
People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If
you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to
corporates) then you can use XP.

My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with
Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because
you'll get updates and upgrades over that time.

Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended
in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn
about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your
Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice
you how this can be done.

Good luck.

--
With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer
satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows.

Thanks, GG. The reason is that I need to connect to a printer and I have not been able to find a new printer that will work with 2000. Several people gave suggestions of printers, drivers, etc., but none of them have worked for me. The new printers in the stores here generally work with XP.

Why not upgrade to 7, etc? Because this machine is maxed out with 2G memory. Also, I have a laptop with Win 8 on it and can't stand it - nothing but trouble for me. I am not willing to anything about XP on this machine.

Eventually I will install linux and go that route. But right now it's bottom priority to me. Same for this XP project -- I will probably end up buying an old PC with XP already installed - which is my prefered way to go.

On 26/01/2018 06:47, Scooter wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote:
I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it?

Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions.

Thanks in advance!

Scott
[System Summary]

OS Name
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Version
- 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195

System Manufacturer
- AWARD_

System Model
- AWRDACPI

System Type
- X86-based PC

Processor
- x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz

BIOS Version
- Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG

Total Physical Memory
- 2,080,240 KB

Available Physical Memory
- 1,443,680 KB

Total Virtual Memory
- 4,539,632 KB

Available Virtual Memory
- 3,237,196 KB

Page File Space
- 2,459,392 KB

It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can
run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the
problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation
but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh
install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up
Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible.
People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If
you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to
corporates) then you can use XP.

My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with
Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because
you'll get updates and upgrades over that time.

Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended
in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn
about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your
Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice
you how this can be done.

Good luck.

Thanks, GG. The reason is that I need to connect to a printer and I have not been able to find a new printer that will work with 2000. Several people gave suggestions of printers, drivers, etc., but none of them have worked for me. The new printers in the stores here generally work with XP.

Why not upgrade to 7, etc? Because this machine is maxed out with 2G memory. Also, I have a laptop with Win 8 on it and can't stand it - nothing but trouble for me. I am not willing to anything about XP on this machine.

Eventually I will install linux and go that route. But right now it's bottom priority to me. Same for this XP project -- I will probably end up buying an old PC with XP already installed - which is my prefered way to go.

About your printer drivers, I suggest ask your question on Windows 7
Newsgroup. There are many people there who are using old printers and
scanners so they are best people to ask.

alt.windows7.general

I have never used Windows 2000; I started with Windows XP then moved to
Vista then to */8.1 and now I'm on 10. Also, my home printer is now HP
LaserJet CP 2025; I still have old Epson DX6000 but that is only used
for scanning once in a blue moon when mum wants something to be scanned
for distribution to her friends.

--
With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer
satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows.

"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 26/01/2018 06:47, Scooter wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote:
I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it?

Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions.

Thanks in advance!

Scott
[System Summary]

OS Name
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Version
- 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195

System Manufacturer
- AWARD_

System Model
- AWRDACPI

System Type
- X86-based PC

Processor
- x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz

BIOS Version
- Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG

Total Physical Memory
- 2,080,240 KB

Available Physical Memory
- 1,443,680 KB

Total Virtual Memory
- 4,539,632 KB

Available Virtual Memory
- 3,237,196 KB

Page File Space
- 2,459,392 KB

It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can
run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the
problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation
but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh
install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up
Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible.
People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If
you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to
corporates) then you can use XP.

My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with
Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because
you'll get updates and upgrades over that time.

Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended
in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn
about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your
Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice
you how this can be done.

Good luck.

Thanks, GG. The reason is that I need to connect to a printer and I have not been able to find a new printer that will work with 2000. Several people gave suggestions of printers, drivers, etc., but none of them have worked for me. The new printers in the stores here generally work with XP.

Why not upgrade to 7, etc? Because this machine is maxed out with 2G memory. Also, I have a laptop with Win 8 on it and can't stand it - nothing but trouble for me. I am not willing to anything about XP on this machine.

Eventually I will install linux and go that route. But right now it's bottom priority to me. Same for this XP project -- I will probably end up buying an old PC with XP already installed - which is my prefered way to go.

About your printer drivers, I suggest ask your question on Windows 7
Newsgroup. There are many people there who are using old printers and
scanners so they are best people to ask.

alt.windows7.general

I have never used Windows 2000; I started with Windows XP then moved to
Vista then to */8.1 and now I'm on 10. Also, my home printer is now HP
LaserJet CP 2025; I still have old Epson DX6000 but that is only used
for scanning once in a blue moon when mum wants something to be scanned
for distribution to her friends.

--
With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer
satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows.

My problem is the opposite from that. I have an old OS and need a printer that will work with 2000. I would love to find an old printer to use with 2000 -- then I would not have to go through the exercise of installing XP or 7.

On 28/01/2018 07:18, Newgene McMensa wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 26/01/2018 06:47, Scooter wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote:
I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it?

Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions.

Thanks in advance!

Scott
[System Summary]

OS Name
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Version
- 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195

System Manufacturer
- AWARD_

System Model
- AWRDACPI

System Type
- X86-based PC

Processor
- x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz

BIOS Version
- Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG

Total Physical Memory
- 2,080,240 KB

Available Physical Memory
- 1,443,680 KB

Total Virtual Memory
- 4,539,632 KB

Available Virtual Memory
- 3,237,196 KB

Page File Space
- 2,459,392 KB

It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can
run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the
problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation
but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh
install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up
Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible.
People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If
you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to
corporates) then you can use XP.

My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with
Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because
you'll get updates and upgrades over that time.

Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended
in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn
about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your
Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice
you how this can be done.

Good luck.

Thanks, GG. The reason is that I need to connect to a printer and I have not been able to find a new printer that will work with 2000. Several people gave suggestions of printers, drivers, etc., but none of them have worked for me. The new printers in the stores here generally work with XP.

Why not upgrade to 7, etc? Because this machine is maxed out with 2G memory. Also, I have a laptop with Win 8 on it and can't stand it - nothing but trouble for me. I am not willing to anything about XP on this machine.

Eventually I will install linux and go that route. But right now it's bottom priority to me. Same for this XP project -- I will probably end up buying an old PC with XP already installed - which is my prefered way to go.

About your printer drivers, I suggest ask your question on Windows 7
Newsgroup. There are many people there who are using old printers and
scanners so they are best people to ask.

alt.windows7.general

I have never used Windows 2000; I started with Windows XP then moved to
Vista then to */8.1 and now I'm on 10. Also, my home printer is now HP
LaserJet CP 2025; I still have old Epson DX6000 but that is only used
for scanning once in a blue moon when mum wants something to be scanned
for distribution to her friends.

--
With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer
satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows.
My problem is the opposite from that. I have an old OS and need a printer that will work with 2000. I would love to find an old printer to use with 2000 -- then I would not have to go through the exercise of installing XP or 7.

People have been successful with Universal Printer Drivers. HP
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/solutions/business-solutions/printingsolutions/upd.html
and Ricoh
http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/rc3/model/p_i/p_i.htm have
got and I guess Epson
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd4/cpd41354/source/printers/source/printing_software/windows_fy13/tasks/installing_printer_universal.html
also have one.

Your best bet is to ask people in Windows 7 Newsgroup as there are users
there who are still using old printers.

--
With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer
satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows.

"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 28/01/2018 07:18, Newgene McMensa wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 26/01/2018 06:47, Scooter wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote:
I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it?

Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions.

Thanks in advance!

Scott
[System Summary]

OS Name
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Version
- 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195

System Manufacturer
- AWARD_

System Model
- AWRDACPI

System Type
- X86-based PC

Processor
- x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz

BIOS Version
- Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG

Total Physical Memory
- 2,080,240 KB

Available Physical Memory
- 1,443,680 KB

Total Virtual Memory
- 4,539,632 KB

Available Virtual Memory
- 3,237,196 KB

Page File Space
- 2,459,392 KB

It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can
run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the
problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation
but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh
install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up
Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible.
People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If
you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to
corporates) then you can use XP.

My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with
Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because
you'll get updates and upgrades over that time.

Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended
in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn
about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your
Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice
you how this can be done.

Good luck.

Thanks, GG. The reason is that I need to connect to a printer and I have not been able to find a new printer that will work with 2000. Several people gave suggestions of printers, drivers, etc., but none of them have worked for me. The new printers in the stores here generally work with XP.

Why not upgrade to 7, etc? Because this machine is maxed out with 2G memory. Also, I have a laptop with Win 8 on it and can't stand it - nothing but trouble for me. I am not willing to anything about XP on this machine.

Eventually I will install linux and go that route. But right now it's bottom priority to me. Same for this XP project -- I will probably end up buying an old PC with XP already installed - which is my prefered way to go.

About your printer drivers, I suggest ask your question on Windows 7
Newsgroup. There are many people there who are using old printers and
scanners so they are best people to ask.

alt.windows7.general

I have never used Windows 2000; I started with Windows XP then moved to
Vista then to */8.1 and now I'm on 10. Also, my home printer is now HP
LaserJet CP 2025; I still have old Epson DX6000 but that is only used
for scanning once in a blue moon when mum wants something to be scanned
for distribution to her friends.

--
With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer
satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows.
My problem is the opposite from that. I have an old OS and need a printer that will work with 2000. I would love to find an old printer to use with 2000 -- then I would not have to go through the exercise of installing XP or 7.

People have been successful with Universal Printer Drivers. HP
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/solutions/business-solutions/printingsolutions/upd.html
and Ricoh
http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/rc3/model/p_i/p_i.htm have
got and I guess Epson
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd4/cpd41354/source/printers/source/printing_software/windows_fy13/tasks/installing_printer_universal.html
also have one.

Your best bet is to ask people in Windows 7 Newsgroup as there are users
there who are still using old printers.

--
With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer
satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows.

Apologies in advance, good guy... I should have sent only to the Win7 group. I see now that I have asked essentially the same question there before and the "answers" only talk about who anybody can do it, get a new computer, etc, etc. Mostly fans of Bill Gates seems like to me.

Thanks again for your replies. Will now delete this and all the other micro. newsgroups and set up a linux machine. I can't believe I have put up with MS nonsense for 20 years.

"Newgene McMensa" wrote in message ...
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 28/01/2018 07:18, Newgene McMensa wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 26/01/2018 06:47, Scooter wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote:
I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it?

Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions.

Thanks in advance!

Scott
[System Summary]

OS Name
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Version
- 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195

System Manufacturer
- AWARD_

System Model
- AWRDACPI

System Type
- X86-based PC

Processor
- x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz

BIOS Version
- Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG

Total Physical Memory
- 2,080,240 KB

Available Physical Memory
- 1,443,680 KB

Total Virtual Memory
- 4,539,632 KB

Available Virtual Memory
- 3,237,196 KB

Page File Space
- 2,459,392 KB

It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can
run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the
problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation
but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh
install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up
Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible.
People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If
you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to
corporates) then you can use XP.

My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with
Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because
you'll get updates and upgrades over that time.

Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended
in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn
about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your
Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice
you how this can be done.

Good luck.

Thanks, GG. The reason is that I need to connect to a printer and I have not been able to find a new printer that will work with 2000. Several people gave suggestions of printers, drivers, etc., but none of them have worked for me. The new printers in the stores here generally work with XP.

Why not upgrade to 7, etc? Because this machine is maxed out with 2G memory. Also, I have a laptop with Win 8 on it and can't stand it - nothing but trouble for me. I am not willing to anything about XP on this machine.

Eventually I will install linux and go that route. But right now it's bottom priority to me. Same for this XP project -- I will probably end up buying an old PC with XP already installed - which is my prefered way to go.

About your printer drivers, I suggest ask your question on Windows 7
Newsgroup. There are many people there who are using old printers and
scanners so they are best people to ask.

alt.windows7.general

I have never used Windows 2000; I started with Windows XP then moved to
Vista then to */8.1 and now I'm on 10. Also, my home printer is now HP
LaserJet CP 2025; I still have old Epson DX6000 but that is only used
for scanning once in a blue moon when mum wants something to be scanned
for distribution to her friends.

--
With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer
satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows.
My problem is the opposite from that. I have an old OS and need a printer that will work with 2000. I would love to find an old printer to use with 2000 -- then I would not have to go through the exercise of installing XP or 7.

People have been successful with Universal Printer Drivers. HP
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/solutions/business-solutions/printingsolutions/upd.html
and Ricoh
http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/rc3/model/p_i/p_i.htm have
got and I guess Epson
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd4/cpd41354/source/printers/source/printing_software/windows_fy13/tasks/installing_printer_universal.html
also have one.

Your best bet is to ask people in Windows 7 Newsgroup as there are users
there who are still using old printers.

--
With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer
satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows.

Newgene McMensa wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 28/01/2018 07:18, Newgene McMensa wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 26/01/2018 06:47, Scooter wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote:
I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it?

Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions.

Thanks in advance!

Scott
[System Summary]

OS Name
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Version
- 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195

System Manufacturer
- AWARD_

System Model
- AWRDACPI

System Type
- X86-based PC

Processor
- x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz

BIOS Version
- Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG

Total Physical Memory
- 2,080,240 KB

Available Physical Memory
- 1,443,680 KB

Total Virtual Memory
- 4,539,632 KB

Available Virtual Memory
- 3,237,196 KB

Page File Space
- 2,459,392 KB

It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can
run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the
problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation
but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh
install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up
Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible.
People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If
you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to
corporates) then you can use XP.

My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with
Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because
you'll get updates and upgrades over that time.

Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended
in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn
about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your
Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice
you how this can be done.

Good luck.

Thanks, GG. The reason is that I need to connect to a printer and I have not been able to find a new printer that will work with 2000. Several people gave suggestions of printers, drivers, etc., but none of them have worked for me. The new printers in the stores here generally work with XP.

Why not upgrade to 7, etc? Because this machine is maxed out with 2G memory. Also, I have a laptop with Win 8 on it and can't stand it - nothing but trouble for me. I am not willing to anything about XP on this machine.

Eventually I will install linux and go that route. But right now it's bottom priority to me. Same for this XP project -- I will probably end up buying an old PC with XP already installed - which is my prefered way to go.

About your printer drivers, I suggest ask your question on Windows 7
Newsgroup. There are many people there who are using old printers and
scanners so they are best people to ask.

alt.windows7.general

I have never used Windows 2000; I started with Windows XP then moved to
Vista then to */8.1 and now I'm on 10. Also, my home printer is now HP
LaserJet CP 2025; I still have old Epson DX6000 but that is only used
for scanning once in a blue moon when mum wants something to be scanned
for distribution to her friends.

--
With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer
satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows.
My problem is the opposite from that. I have an old OS and need a printer that will work with 2000. I would love to find an old printer to use with 2000 -- then I would not have to go through the exercise of installing XP or 7.

People have been successful with Universal Printer Drivers. HP
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/solutions/business-solutions/printingsolutions/upd.html
and Ricoh
http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/rc3/model/p_i/p_i.htm have
got and I guess Epson
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd4/cpd41354/source/printers/source/printing_software/windows_fy13/tasks/installing_printer_universal.html
also have one.

Your best bet is to ask people in Windows 7 Newsgroup as there are users
there who are still using old printers.

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Thanks, am crossing to alt.windows7.general.

Apparently the Universal Print Driver shipped with Win2K support,
and didn't skip it entirely. It'll be an archeology project though,
with no guarantees. I expect some print subsystems ($$$) will work
out better for this than others, due to the differences between
PCL and Postscript, and whatever inkjets use.

Newgene McMensa wrote:
This computer using Win2000 on it -- I have to keep it for running one proprietary program. But it's limited with the OS for normal tasks.

I just picked up "new" OEM versions of XP and 7, that would like to load on the same computer, so that I can boot to any one of them without screwing up the other two.

Any pointers on where to look or super E-Z advice to follow?

Thanks in advance

1) Backup C: system drive with Win2K to an external disk.
If you make a meesteak, you can start over.

2) Using disk management, define an NTFS partition of a size
you're happy with. NTFS for WinXP is intended to help keep
it (slightly) more secure.

If you use FAT32 for WinXP, you'll need the RidgeCrop FAT32formatter
to handle partitions larger than 32GB.

If you set a "label" on the new partition, such as "WINXP",
the stupid installer will probably reformat the partition
which wipes the label. Using intelligent labels for the partitions
might have to wait for later.

3) Boot the WinXP disc, and install WinXP.
WinXP will modify boot.ini to suit both OSes.

4) In WinXP, define another NTFS partition for
your Win7. That will be the main partition.
Like the other NTFS partition, use default cluster
size (which is 4KB). NTFS is the only choice for Win7.

Note that Windows 7 installer DVD, given't its own
choice, will use megabyte alignment for partitions.
If you define a partition using the running WinXP
OS, that will be MBR aligned.

As to what alignment to prefer, that depends on the
disk. Disks come in 512n (native, the best kind),
512e (better if these are aligned properly), and
4Kn (*don't* buy those, there aren't tools for
interworking with them). Since you've already installed
Win2K, it would be "messy" to do something else now
anyway. Making the Win7 partition from WinXP, will
keep most of the disk "consistent" in design.

5) You can point the Win7 installer at the empty
partition in question, but it can also insist
on adding a smaller System Reserved partition.
If memory serves, pointing the installer right at
the empty C: might result in a more compact install,
without the System Reserved partition. The purpose of
SR is to support BitLocker whole disk encryption, and
having a separate SR isn't really necessary for most people.

Windows 7 keeps boot menu details in the BCD binary
file. Boot menu details later (the three OSes) will
be displayed by running "bcdedit" command from an
Administrator Command Prompt window in the freshly
installed Windows 7.

6) Depending on what kind of a rough ride you're given,
the disk looks like this. Windows 7 runs the show.
Notice this takes four partitions. Notice I can't use
GPT partitioning, because the other OSes don't comprehend it.
Only Win7 would understand GPT. Windows installer discs
will also install with Extended+Logical partitions.
I *hate* this, because of the problems later if I
wanted to delete Win2K and WinXP and then run with
just Win7. The purpose of making the three partitions
on the left Primary partitions, is to simplify maintenance
later. (The MBR is a single sector, is not a partition,
and is drawn this way to signify legacy MSDOS partitioning.
it's where the partition table lives...)

And in that case, there's room for a fourth partition
containing, say, a DATA partition.

Say, for example, I led a blessed life, I prepared empty
partitions in advanced, I used the custom button and told
the installer to use just the partition I provided, your
setup *might* look like this.

And if you actually expect WinXP Windows Update to work,
well... I don't want any sad faces. It's hard work
making this **** function. That's another entire post.
I have a VM flailing on this machine right now,
not behaving properly, so nothing has changed much
when it comes to Windows Update. Just perfect your
install skillz for now. The real work comes later.